Health and Safety Manager jobs in Lexington, KY

Duties

Performs personnel administration/management duties. Provides advice, counsel, and instruction to staff on technical and administrative matters. Plans, directs, and reviews the work of subordinate specialists and other technical and support personnel in the work group. Coaches, mentors, and assists employees in the performance of work, with consideration of the difficulty of assignments and capabilities of employees. Distributes work assignments to ensure that workloads are balanced, and that work is performed at prescribed intervals. Determines developmental training needs and promotes career development; assists employees in developing skills and knowledge to fully utilize individual talents. Evaluates performance of assigned employees. Observes work rules and regulations, employee relation matters and codes of conduct. Ensures that employees are kept informed of matters affecting employment.

Ensures equal employment opportunities are afforded to all employees in the selection of employees for training, promotions, awards and recognition, and other career development opportunities. Ensures fair and unprejudiced employment practices in the selection of candidates for positions. Actively supports the Agency's Equal Opportunity Program in day-to-day activities. Abides by the terms of local bargaining unit agreements, wherever such local agreements exist. Promotes safety practices on-the-job. Identifies and corrects job safety and health hazards, instructing employees on safety requirements, reviewing and reporting accidents and incidents; and directing the periodic inspection of work locations.

Plans, directs, and coordinates the major facets of the ventilation program activities within the assigned district. Reviews plans submitted to the district by mine operators to ensure compliance with proper ventilation standards and recommends approval, revisions or disapprove of such plans to the Assistant District Manager and District Manager.

Conducts mine ventilation surveys and investigations to ascertain actual conditions and systems prior to recommending approval or disapproval of plans. Advises and assists industry, union, and district officials on ventilation matters. Recommends methods and techniques for safety improvements in mines. Interprets and prepares standards for the implementation and application of ventilation systems.

Investigates ventilation and related problems and advises industry, union, and MSHA officials on solutions. Directs the conduct of studies in ventilation areas to improve safety.

Directs the testing of new devices and materials at selected mines.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Candidate required to obtain the necessary security/investigation level.
• Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met.
• Requires a supervisory probationary period if the requirement has not been met.
• Requires a valid driver's license.
• Requires medical exam and must maintain physical requirements.
• Subject to pre-employment and random drug tests.
• Subject to financial disclosure requirements.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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  All MSHA employees and their spouses, and minor children are prohibited by regulation from having any interest, direct or indirect, in any mine or mining company that may be directly affected by the work of MSHA through its investigations, technical research, or other activities. These interests are prohibited under the Department of Labor's Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct Regulations at 5 CFR 5201.105. Certain MSHA employees are required to file a financial disclosure report. For questions, please contact Kizzie Stokes at stokes.kizzie.a@dol.gov or 972-850-4462.
  
  REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

  The following documents must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the vacancy closing date.

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• How to Apply

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  Your application and ALL required supplemental documents MUST be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the vacancy closing date to receive consideration.
  
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  Agency contact information

  Kizzie Stokes

  Phone

  972-850-4462

  Email

  stokes.kizzie.a@dol.gov

  Address

  Mine Safety and Health Administration
  200 Constitution Avenue NW
  Washington, DC 20210
  US

  Next steps

  Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and refer candidates for selection consideration. Candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interviews. You will be notified of the outcome. A selection is expected to be made within 30 calendar days of the issuance date of the certificate.

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  To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link, and then select the more information link for this position. The Application page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

Open to U.S. Citizens and CTAP/ICTAP eligible(s) within the local commuting area. Also advertised as job #MS-24-DAL-MSHA-12300566-KAS for current permanent Mine Safety and Health Administration employees with competitive service and CTAP eligible(s) within the local commuting area. To be considered for each vacancy, apply to BOTH jobs.